Lester Hart's Ducati 996.

Lester brought his Ducati 996 in to us after it had been in storage for about ten years. TTRNO's Ducati Master Tech, Guy Hayes, brought this gem of Italian design back to life.

History of the 996

The 996 replaced the 916 in 1998 and quickly became a pride and joy
of the Borgo Panigale factory. The 996 was successful in numerous
championships and won the World Superbike Championship three times in a
row! Many features of the 996 are the same as the 916; both had a
Desmodromic
double camshaft, L-twin cylinder engine and a Trellis frame. The new
features of the 996 included lighter three-spoke wheels, an improved
Brembo braking system. A special model sold in California also included
Ohlins rear shock
absorber and steering damper as well as Marchesini five-spoke wheels.

TTRNO's Work on the 996

Getting the 996 running required flushing all fluids, replacing
most rubber & plastic components and rebuilding the forks and slave
cylinder just to name a few things. While the bike was in for
servicing Lester added an EVR slipper clutch and Marchesini Magnesum
race wheels. The 996 was outfitted with a rare, World SBK spec full
race, Termignoni Exhaust system.

It was a pleasure to help Lester get his baby back in running condition. Look for this beauty at the race track!